Pre-dissertation grants will be awarded to graduate students who are pre-prospectus, have recently passed preliminary exams, and who are exploring or beginning to launch research on a project related to the core research interests of the Center. These interests are broadly defined to include research on international, transnational, and comparative topics (both contemporary and historical), including rigorous policy analysis as well as the study of countries and regions other than the United States.

Mid-dissertation grants will be awarded to graduate students who are post-prospectus, are conducting research relating to the research interests of the Center, and who have not yet reached their final year of dissertation completion.

Awards

Grants of $3,000 each will be awarded.

Who is Eligible?

Pre-dissertation grants are available to graduate students who are in the early stages of dissertation research, that is, who are exploring or beginning to launch a project. Mid-dissertation grants are available for graduate students who have been conducting dissertation research, are midway in the process of completing their dissertations, but have not yet reached the final year of completion.

Terms

The grants may be used at any time during the summer or academic year for dissertation-related travel, training, or for the compilation of data sets relevant to the student’s research. The mid-dissertation grants are intended for specific research projects, research trips, or special needs that arise for students rather than for general dissertation-writing support.

(Please see our information on the Center’s new grants supporting research on Canada-related topics.)

How to Apply

The application and more information can be found on the GSAS Fellowships Web site.

Deadline

February 12, 2010.